Legal Sea Foods
(617) 864-3400
5 Cambridge Ctr
Cambridge,
MA
02142
42.3627
-71.0873
Neighborhood: MIT
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In Short
With 30-plus outposts up and down the Eastern seaboard, this Cambridge-based chain reels in a seemingly endless supply of after-work professionals and tired tourists. The look varies somewhat from establishment to establishment but a casually nautical theme and a crowd as loud as the ocean's roar are fairly consistent. Signature dishes include clam chowder, wood-grilled swordfish, steamed clams, and 2-pound lobsters that can be ordered baked and stuffed with scallops and shrimp.
User Reviews
abennet1
September 02, 2007
Planned a lobster outing for weeks ahead, but didn't pick this place until the last minute (too many bad reviews everywhere else). No problem getting in on a Sunday afternoon (place was almost empty). Beautiful location, friendly atmosphere. Started with a half dozen Prince Edward Island raw oysters (lots of chewy meat), and Steamers (probably too much even for the four of us). Drinks were slow to be refilled, but new glasses came eventually. Ordered two 2-pound lobsters, one steamed, one stuffed and baked. Plenty of lobster meat to go around, but the included sides were awfully slow to make it to the table (the brocolli arriving with about 20% of our lobster left to eat). Baked lobster very tasty, stuffing tasty as well. Steamed lobster also good. Was a bit pricey after we added two desserts. Wife upset to find no soap or paper towels in ladies' bathroom; hostess took no action to resolve this issue, she later used men's restroom. Two hour excursion; absolutely will return, but to another location.
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Anonymous
May 31, 2005
Legal Seafood is so well known for their clam chowder, that it has been served in a couple Presidential Inauguration Dinners. The prices are a little high but the quality and service is excellent. All the seafood is fresh but I love their salmon. This restaurant is a must try for anyone who has never been to MA. PROS: New England Clam Chowder CONS:
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May 27, 2005
Near MIT and the T station. Right over the bridge from Mass General Hospital. Newly renovated. A great meal to be had. Parking is on the street or you can pay and park in the garage. You will enjoy your meal. Lunch time, I suggest you make a reservation. Dinner, there is usally not a problem, everyone in the area will be heading home away from Cambridge. PROS: CONS: Parking on street
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The restaurant has a kids' menu which features hamburgers as well as fish and chips.
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